Downtown Los Angeles · Est. 1994

Los Angeles roots.
California reach.

Three decades of trust in every transaction. K2 Investment Inc. has represented buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across Downtown Los Angeles for over thirty years — with the focus of a boutique firm and the reach of a global network.

Our proof

Three decades. One market. A track record built transaction by transaction.

Since 1994, K2 Investment Inc. has operated in Downtown Los Angeles as a boutique commercial brokerage — not a volume firm chasing listings, but a trusted advisor to owners, investors and businesses who need a specialist who knows every block of the Fashion, Flower and Garment Districts.

30+ Years in the Same Market

K2 has operated continuously in Downtown Los Angeles since 1994 — through the 2008 recovery, the DTLA revival, the COVID-era disruption and today's 2024 reset. That institutional memory is not something a new firm can replicate.

Boutique by Design

K2 is not a volume brokerage. Every client receives senior attention — from initial consultation through closing and beyond. There are no junior agents handling your deal.

Global Marketing Reach

Drone photography, Matterport 3D virtual tours and cinematic property video for every listing, with syndication across CoStar, LoopNet, TheMLS and international buyer networks.

1031 Exchange Expertise

Deep experience representing 1031 exchange buyers under the strict 45-day identification and 180-day closing timeline, and coordination with qualified intermediaries.

International Buyer Representation

Experience working with buyers from the U.S., China, South Korea, Japan, the Middle East, Canada and the U.K. — and providing referrals to bilingual counsel and FIRPTA-experienced CPAs.

California-Wide — DTLA & Napa Valley

Beyond Downtown Los Angeles, K2 is active in Napa Valley vineyard and estate acquisition — one of California's most complex and prestigious wine country markets.

Exclusive listing

Featured property for sale.

1048-1052 S Los Angeles StreetExclusive · For Sale
Fashion District · DTLA

1048–1052 S Los Angeles Street

Los Angeles, California 90015 · APN 5145-020-005 · M2-2D Zoning · Corner Lot

$4.95MAsking
5.08%Cap rate
$251K2025 NOI
15Total units
Mixed-Use Office & RetailFully Rebuilt 2009Corner LotIndividual Sub-MetersMulti-Tenant · 14 Income-Producing1031 Exchange EligibleValue-Add · Rents ~10 Yrs Below Market
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Who we serve

Four buyer profiles. One trusted brokerage.

Different buyers need different things from a broker. These are the profiles K2 represents most often in Downtown Los Angeles.

1031 Exchange Buyers

Investors with 45 days to identify and 180 days to close. K2 maintains an inventory of stabilized, income-producing DTLA assets that qualify as like-kind replacement property under IRC §1031.

Key advantage — Month-to-month leases open repositioning upside immediately after close.

Business Owner-Occupants

Occupy space for your own operations while building equity. SBA 504 financing available with as little as 10% down.

Key advantage — Own your DTLA address instead of paying rent — while you tenant-pay down the building.

Foreign & International Buyers

No California residency or foreign-national ownership restriction. USD-income assets, globally recognized market. K2 provides referrals to bilingual counsel and FIRPTA-experienced CPAs.

Key advantage — Dollar-denominated income in one of the world's most recognized real estate markets.

Private Investors & Family Offices

High-net-worth investors and family offices seeking documented, income-producing DTLA commercial assets with value-add potential.

Key advantage — Documented rent rolls and a disciplined, data-driven underwriting approach.
Track record

Previous transactions in Downtown Los Angeles.

A partial record of buildings K2 has transacted or managed. Most sit within a few blocks of one another — which is the point. Depth in a small area beats breadth across a city.

Northern California

Also active in Napa Valley.

K2's Napa activity is defined by a white-glove approach — deep expertise in land acquisition and development, helping clients navigate the valley's complex zoning, water rights and premium vineyard opportunities.

Napa Valley
Frequently asked

Common questions about commercial real estate in DTLA.

How long has K2 Investment Inc. been operating in Downtown Los Angeles?

Since 1994 — more than thirty years of continuous operation. That covers the dot-com cycle, the 2008 financial crisis, the DTLA revival of the 2010s, the COVID era and the current market reset. Very few boutique commercial firms in Los Angeles have transacted through all of them.

What types of commercial real estate does K2 specialise in?

Mixed-use, retail, creative office, showroom and industrial property in the Fashion, Flower and Garment Districts of Downtown Los Angeles. K2 also represents clients in Napa Valley for estate, land and vineyard acquisition.

What commercial property is currently for sale through K2?

1048–1052 S Los Angeles Street — a 15-unit mixed-use office and retail investment property on a signalised corner in the Fashion District, offered at $4,950,000 with a 5.08% cap rate on $251,516 of 2025 net operating income.

Is the property suitable for a 1031 exchange?

Yes. 1048 S Los Angeles Street is stabilised, income-producing commercial property that qualifies as like-kind replacement property. K2 has deep experience with the 45-day identification and 180-day closing timeline and works with qualified intermediaries.

Can foreign or international investors purchase commercial real estate in Los Angeles?

Yes. There is no California residency requirement and no restriction on foreign-national ownership of commercial property. K2 has worked with buyers from the U.S., China, South Korea, Japan, the Middle East, Canada and the U.K., and provides referrals to bilingual counsel and FIRPTA-experienced CPAs.

Does K2 offer property management?

Yes — full-service commercial property management including rent collection and reporting, tenant relations, maintenance oversight and vendor management, for the buildings and corridors the firm knows best.

Who is the broker at K2 Investment Inc.?

Bobak Kalhor, President, Founder and Broker of Record, CA DRE #01198998 (K2 Investment, Inc. firm licence CA DRE #01201662). His brother Siamak Kalhor, CA DRE #00908799, works alongside him and leads the firm's Napa Valley practice.

Don't see what you need?

Tell us what you're looking for — we can find it.

K2 has access to off-market inventory and broker relationships across Downtown Los Angeles. Whether you need office space in the Flower District, retail frontage in the Fashion District, or an investment property to 1031 exchange into — we know the market and the buildings.